scholarly journals Adaptive manuals as assistive technology to support and train people with acquired brain injury in their daily life activities

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1117-1126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Gómez ◽  
Germán Montoro ◽  
Pablo A. Haya ◽  
Xavier Alamán ◽  
Susana Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Daily Life Activities

Training-the-Trainer on Assistive Technology for Cognition (ATC): Current Practices

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie Ehlhardt Powell ◽  
Tracey Wallace ◽  
Michelle ranae Wild
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Remote Locations ◽  
Training Package ◽  
And Training

Research shows that if clinicians are to deliver effective, evidence-based assistive technology for cognition (ATC) services to clients with acquired brain injury (ABI), they first need opportunities to gain knowledge and experience with ATC assessment and training practices (O'Neil-Pirozzi, Kendrick, Goldstein, & Glenn, 2004). This article describes three examples of train the trainer materials and programs to address this need: (a) a toolkit for trainers to learn more about assessing and training ATC; (b) a comprehensive, trans-disciplinary program for training staff to provide ATC services in a metropolitan area; and (c) an overview of an on-site/online training package for rehabilitation professionals working with individuals with ABI in remote locations.

scholarly journals Psychometric evaluation of the Self-Awareness in Daily Life-3 Scale (SADL-3) for the assessment of self-awareness after acquired brain injury

Brain Injury ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 598-609
Author(s):  
Ieke Winkens ◽  
Arno Prinsen ◽  
Annemieke Meijerink ◽  
Caroline Van Heugten ◽  
Rudolf Ponds
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Awareness

Assistive Technology for Cognition Following Brain Injury: Guidelines for Device and App Selection

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Ranae Wild
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Operating Systems ◽  
Cognitive Disabilities ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cognitive Challenges ◽  
Changing World

The widespread use of mobile technologies and applications (apps) among the non-disabled population in the past several years to stay connected, track appointments, stay organized, etc., has had profound implications for those with cognitive disabilities following acquired brain injury. Assistive technology for cognition (ATC) includes the use of these same systems to compensate for common cognitive challenges following ABI. And although the use of mainstream technologies in this population is a potential boon, it can be difficult for rehabilitation professionals to keep up with the changing world of devices, operating systems, and applications (apps). This article provides an overview of devices and apps currently used as ATC and provides guidelines for device and app selection and a framework for facilitating meta-cognition and generalization through the ATC instruction process. (Note: The devices and apps described in this article are not intended to be an endorsement of any particular system.)

Use It or Lose It? A 5-Year Follow-up Study of Goal Management Training in Patients with Acquired Brain Injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1082-1087
Author(s):  
Sveinung Tornås ◽  
Marianne Løvstad ◽  
Anne-Kristin Solbakk ◽  
Anne-Kristine Schanke ◽  
Jan Stubberud
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Goal Management ◽  
Goal Management Training

AbstractObjectives:To determine the perceived 5-year outcome of Goal Management Training (GMT) for individuals with chronic acquired brain injury and executive dysfunction, when compared to a nonspecific psychoeducational intervention (Brain Health Workshop, BHW).Methods:Of the 67 subjects in the initial randomized controlled trial [Tornås et al. (2016). Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 1–17], 50 (GMT, n = 21; BHW, n = 29) subjects returned written consent and questionnaires (54% male, age 45.8 ± 10.9 years). The 5-year follow-up consisted of two questionnaires, including the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function for daily life executive function (EF) and Quality of Life after Brain Injury to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Changes related to daily life EF and HRQoL were assessed pre-treatment, post-treatment, 6-month follow-up, and 5-year follow-up. Data were analyzed using a 2 × 4 mixed-design ANOVA.Results:The findings indicate that GMT is efficacious in improving EF and HRQoL 6-month post-treatment. However, these changes failed to remain significant at 5-year follow-up.Conclusions:Data from 50 participants receiving either GMT or BHW suggested that the significant GMT-related improvements on perceived EF and HRQoL observed at 6-month follow-up were no longer present at 5-year follow-up. These findings indicate a need to promote maintenance of interventions post-treatment.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study of the Psychosocial Impact of Low-Cost Assistive Technology for Sexual Functioning in People with Acquired Brain Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3765
Author(s):  
Estíbaliz Jiménez ◽  
Feliciano Ordóñez
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Assistive Device ◽  
Plissit Model

People with acquired brain injury (ABI) face limitations when performing activities of daily living, including sexuality. Despite the common use among this group of assistive technology to compensate for or neutralize the limitations deriving from their condition, there is very little literature on outcome measures in assistive technology for sexual functioning. The aim of this study was to explore the psychosocial impact of the use of low-cost assistive technology in people with ABI. The sample was made up of 18 users: 15 men and 3 women diagnosed with ABI. The PLISSIT model was used, as well as the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Device Scale—PIADS as an assessment tool. Three types of low-cost assistive technology were developed: seat cushions, bed equipment, and back supports. All three types of AT obtained positive scores on the PIADS total scale and its three subscales: competence, adaptability, and self-esteem. Although the results of this study are positive, more research into outcome measures for products to improve sexual functioning in people with ABI is required.

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